Become one with the Pacific Northwest's amazing outdoors on this full-day, small-group tour of Olympic National Park, famed for its unprecedented beauty, abundant wildlife and some of the United States' oldest forests. The small-group tour is conducted in a luxury vehicle, and light breakfast and gourmet picnic lunch are included. Throughout the tour, a naturalist guide will take you on short nature walks. During the winter months, these nature treks will be done with snowshoes for a real wilderness experience!

Highlights

Full-day, small-group tour of Olympic National Park

Take several guided interpretive nature walks with a naturalist guide

During the winter months, trek through the beautiful forests with snowshoes

Small-group tour in a luxury vehicle ensures a personalized experience

Recent Photos of This Tour

Here's the view from our picnic table that Marty W. picked for us. (Amazing view, birds, and fir-scented air made the ...

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2013

Old growth trees, moss, and ...

The area is still verdant, though it is the dry season (August)

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2013

Old douglas firs

striking old growth forest!

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2013

Olympic peak

we can do some snowwalking on snowshoes

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Hungary,
06
2013

Pacific rainforest

Trip to a waterfall in a rainforest

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2013

What You Can Expect

Olympic National Park in the winter

Hop in the luxury vehicle and head out to Olympic National Park on this full-day, small-group tour from Seattle. Olympic National Park, located on the Olympic Peninsula, is a microcosm of Northwest ecosystems, where you will find remote beaches fringing the country's oldest forests and one of the state's most dramatic mountain ranges. The options for adventures are endless, as the Olympic Peninsula harbors some of the greatest true wilderness left in the contiguous United States, including a lush temperate rainforest. Sixteen species of plants and animals evolved here and nowhere else.

Your tour begins with hotel pickup and a delicious light breakfast including pastries and hot beverages. The drive to Olympic National Park will have plenty of photo stops and you will see a waterfall or two, as well as stop to take a few short interpretive nature walks. Your naturalist guide will lead you on the Marymere Falls trail, which is lined with Old Growth Douglas Fir trees and culminates in a beautiful waterfall. Then gaze upon the majestic Lake Crescent, a sparkling glacial lake surrounded by mountains.

Next, you'll be driven up to Hurricane Ridge, a mountain citadel that puts you at the edge of the park's exceptionally jagged peaks. Olympic marmots and black-tailed deer often show up, and black bears are fairly common. From the meadows at the summit, take in a superb 360-degree view that embraces the surrounding mountains, the strait and the San Juan Islands. During the winter when snow is on the ground, typically mid-October through mid-March, you will strap on snowshoes for this guided nature trek.

At midday, dine on a gourmet picnic of fresh local ingredients and local wines. Select snacks and drinks will be provided throughout the tour. For menu information, please refer to the Itinerary section.

Itinerary

Gourmet Picnic Lunch:

Organic and locally-sourced

Includes a meat (such as grilled salmon or chicken), a grain salad (such as quinoa with roasted vegetables) and a green salad. Sometimes sandwiches or wraps as served in lieu of the meat dish. Vegetarian option available.

Customer Reviews

Really good tour guide, weather was perfect, beautiful sunny day, would love to see more of Olympic national park, good food, beautiful scenery.

Details

Inclusions

Full-day tour of Olympic National Park

Guided nature walks

Morning tea with pastries, full gourmet lunch, select snacks

Transportation in a Mercedes van or luxury SUV

Professional naturalist guide

Snowshoe gear (during winter months)

Hotel pickup and drop-off (downtown Seattle hotels only)

Exclusions

Gratuities (optional)

Additional info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Walking and snowshoeing is appropriate for all ages and fitness levels

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